Total Knee Repair Revision: A Success Story

I am considering a knee repalcement. What is Revision? K

Kathyborn, The original poster Ezas can better answer, but revision surgery for any of these joint replacements usually means that something did not go well with the initial replacement, and ortho has to go back in to revise, correct, repair, etc. The same can happen with hip replacement. Of course, it is more "delicate" and challenging to do revision, but thank goodness Ezas's revision surgery turned out better. So happy about that. One other note, if revision surgery is necessary, be sure to select an ortho who specializes in revisions surgery of whatever joint is being operated on. It takes real skill to do this kind of surgery.

I am considering a knee repalcement. What is Revision? K

A had a revision a year after my replacement because original dr put in knee was two sizes two big . Could not get any flexion original dr also did mua at 6 weeks made it worse …. I was stuck at 65-70 for year I pushed … I got second opinion when dr was telling me it was me not been able to push through it … it was like a brick wall my leg would not go past and felt like there was too much stuffed inside my knee …. Once I got second opinion everything made sense with original x-ray after tkr surgery dr told me was to to big would never get any more flexion….that was it scheduled surgery had to wait one year from first tkr not to hurt surrounding ligaments…. From time I woke up pain was gone was amazing …. I have gotten to 105 flexion i can do most things ….i still get stiff and sore I had to slow down at the gym my other knee is the issue now but I am not having it done ….i have stretch routine now I miss the gym though lol ….but if you have any question be happy to answer if I can …. Good luck to you …. Let me say I feel tkr is last resort exhaust all other options …sounds like you are doing your research and that is the first thing …..you will read so much don’t get me wrong tkr goes great for a lot of people I thought I be back to work in 6 weeks lol …. But for me did not work out…. But you should have exercise program now building up those muscles in your legs …. It will help as you go through the process does wonders for your recovery……I know your in pain but you will be after tkr so have push through some of it and just ice ….good luck

Hello ezas123, I am facing TKR revision and have done a lot of research...so far no luck.
Could you please tell me who your doctor was and what location. I am so happy for you and your successful revision.

I am from northeast Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre area to be precise my dr was dr Kolesar he and his team are amazing …. It’s hard enough having to go through tkr for second time than you have dr that won’t even see you because another dr worked on you …..he was straight up with me told me I would always have some degree of stiffness because of scar tissue and the trauma my knee endured for that year ….. .anything else let me know

A had a revision a year after my replacement because original dr put in knee was two sizes two big . Could not get any flexion original dr also did mua at 6 weeks made it worse …. I was stuck at 65-70 for year I pushed … I got second opinion when dr was telling me it was me not been able to push through it … it was like a brick wall my leg would not go past and felt like there was too much stuffed inside my knee …. Once I got second opinion everything made sense with original x-ray after tkr surgery dr told me was to to big would never get any more flexion….that was it scheduled surgery had to wait one year from first tkr not to hurt surrounding ligaments…. From time I woke up pain was gone was amazing …. I have gotten to 105 flexion i can do most things ….i still get stiff and sore I had to slow down at the gym my other knee is the issue now but I am not having it done ….i have stretch routine now I miss the gym though lol ….but if you have any question be happy to answer if I can …. Good luck to you …. Let me say I feel tkr is last resort exhaust all other options …sounds like you are doing your research and that is the first thing …..you will read so much don’t get me wrong tkr goes great for a lot of people I thought I be back to work in 6 weeks lol …. But for me did not work out…. But you should have exercise program now building up those muscles in your legs …. It will help as you go through the process does wonders for your recovery……I know your in pain but you will be after tkr so have push through some of it and just ice ….good luck

Great post. Going through all of your issues, except no word on whether replacement is too large. Only that scar tissue so severe a revision debridement is scheduled 8 months post TKR. Pondering decision to do so, even though told it is my only option for any improved ROM.
Was a healthy, physically active and strong 74 year old prior to surgery. As you said, some people have no post op issues. So basically it’s a blind toss up to have TKR.